2.

The San Diego Zoo is one of the largest in the world. With over 4,000 animals of 80o species, they are known for their natural exhibits anf African Rain Forest.

51 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

3.

St. Louis Zoo

40 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 2 comments

Comments:

Best Zoo hands down! Just put in a new sea lion exhibit which is amazing. Next they are rebuilding all of the bear exhibits which should be phenomonal.

Added 1 year ago by guest, 1 point

its free to get in

Added 3 years ago by guest, 0 points

4.

Milwaukee County Zoo

32 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 1 comment

Comments:

In a book written years ago (titled 'The Best') two Ivy League grad students rated the Milwaukee Zoo #1 and the San Diego Zoo #2.
Obviously, other cities have caught up, but remember, Jack Hanna is a TV personality and may have influenced the polls. The ratings are very inconsistent on the search bar tool.
I haven't been to the Milwaukee Zoo in a long time but they used to have the largest of any species: Gorillas, snakes, etc. and the first zoo with a moat and open setting.
I'll be at the VA in Milwaukee for 9 straight weeks for cancer treatment; I'll have to visit the zoo and see if it's still 'the best' or has been surpassed by San Diego, Bronx, Columbus, etc.

Added 4 years ago by guest, 2 points

5.

San Diego Wild Animal Park

Oneof the busiest and largest tourist attractions in California, the San Diego Wild Anmial Park had over 700 acres of free range exhibits along with their notable condor breeding program.

31 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

6.

Columbus Zoological Garden

30 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

7.

Oklahoma City Zoo

28 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 3 comments

Comments:

It is amazing. Our kids love it as do the adults. We go 2 times a month in the spring and summer. Its a must see for families!

Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points

The Oklahoma City Zoo features more than 2,500 exotic species on 115 lushly-planted acres, including a children's zoo, and state-of-the-art primate and lion exhibits. They also play host to a number of paid and free concerts at the Zoo Amphitheatre. The children and Jr. Zookeepers programs always keep our children engaged and interested in the Zoo.

Added 3 years ago by guest, 0 points

new oklahoma trail and elephant habitat are outstanding

Added 3 years ago by guest, 0 points

8.

Cincinnati Zoo

26 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 3 comments

Comments:

Amazing Zoo! Love the Red Panda's!

Added 7 months ago by guest, 0 points

The second oldest zoo in America, hands down the finest zoo in Ohio.

Added 2 years ago by guest, -1 points

OUTSTANDING ZOO!!!!!

Added 4 years ago by guest, -1 points

9.

North Carolina Zoo

24 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 2 comments

Comments:

This year they are adding an $8.5 million dollar expansion to the polar bear exhibit. It wasn't open in august yet, but we saw a preview and it was beautiful.

Added 6 months ago by guest, 1 point

This is the largest natural habitat walk through zoo in the country. Easily one of the best zoos with over 500 acres of land for the animals.

Added 6 months ago by guest, 1 point

10.

Oregon Zoo

20 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

11.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was founded in 1882, which makes it the seventh oldest zoo in the United States. The Metroparks Zoo has one of the largest collection of primates in North America. It is also the most popular year round attraction in Northeast Ohio.

17 points - added 3 years ago by guest - 1 comment

Comments:

Its really not that great. Not sure how it is even on this list.

Added 2 years ago by guest, -4 points

12.

Kansas City Zoo

14 points - added 3 years ago by guest - 1 comment

Comments:

Just opened Penguin Pavilion! Polar bear exhibit, Elephant walk, Chimpanzee habitat are just a few of the excellent features in Kansas City's Swope Park Zoological Gardens.

Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points

13.

Minnesota Zoo

14 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

14.

Tulsa Zoo & Live Museum

11 points - added 4 years ago by guest -

15.

Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle

10 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

16.

Zoo Atlanta

Big things certainly come in small packages! With the largest collection of western lowland gorillas in the world and home to the Giant Panda, Zoo Atlanta has much to offer. Wonderful staff gives off such great southern hospitality not only to their guests but to their animals as well!

9 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment

Comments:

Wonderful setting, wonderful layout and excellent staff

Added 1 year ago by guest, 1 point

17.

Pittsburgh Zoo

One of the most family friendly zoos.

8 points - added 5 years ago by guest -

18.

National Zoo, DC

8 points - added 5 years ago by guest -

19.

South Carolina Zoo

8 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 1 comment

Comments:

I work there

Added 1 year ago by guest, 0 points

20.

Nashville Zoo

7 points - added 3 years ago by guest -

21.

Brevard Zoo

Small zoo but nicely placed in a forest. Has around 200 species from all over the world not that big but charming enough to make it in the top 20. Its a very very nice zoo!!

4 points - added 2 years ago by guest -

22.

Phoenix Zoo

2 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

23.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Great animals! Lots of them with even roller coasters. This zoo should be in the top 10!!!!!!

1 point - added 2 years ago by guest -

24.

San Francisco Zoo

1 point - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

25.

San Antonio Zoo

The San Antonio zoos houses over 3,500 animals and has one of the largest bird collections in the world.

0 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend - 1 comment

Comments:

One of the best zoos ive ever been to. Very organized, and lots of neat creatures to see.

Added 2 years ago by guest, -1 points

26.

Disney's Animal Kingdom - Orlando

Disney's Animal Kingdom is over 500 acres and has over 1,700 animals. They are known for their 14-story Tree of Life which had been carved with over 300 animal images.

-4 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

27.

Bronx Zoo - New York, NY

The Bronx Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the country, harboring over 4,000 animals. They are known for their Congo Gorilla Forest.

-4 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

28.

Honolulu Zoo

-6 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

29.

Fort Worth Zoo

-8 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

30.

The Rainforest at Moody Gardens, Galveston

-9 points - added 5 years ago by Soundend -

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